Find out how popular the last name Tsosie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tsosie.

Tsosie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tsosie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsosie in America

Tsosie is the 6465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsosie surname appeared 5,255 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Tsosie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsosie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tsosie

The surname TSOSIE is of Navajo origin, originating from the Navajo Nation located primarily in the southwestern United States. The Navajo language is part of the Athabaskan language family, and the name TSOSIE is believed to have derived from a Navajo word or phrase.

The earliest recorded instances of the TSOSIE surname can be traced back to the late 18th century, when Spanish missionaries and settlers began documenting the names of Native American individuals in the region. However, the name likely predates these written records, as the Navajo people have inhabited the area for centuries.

One notable individual bearing the TSOSIE surname was Hosteen Tsosie, a Navajo medicine man and spiritual leader who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Navajo traditions and played a significant role in preserving and passing down the cultural heritage of his people.

Another prominent figure was Fred Tsosie, a Navajo artist and silversmith who lived from 1919 to 1985. He was renowned for his intricate and beautiful jewelry designs, which incorporated traditional Navajo motifs and techniques. Tsosie's work was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries, and he helped to promote and preserve the art of Navajo silversmithing.

In more recent times, Peterson Zah, born in 1937, served as the president of the Navajo Nation from 1991 to 1995. He was a notable advocate for Native American rights and worked to improve the economic and educational opportunities for the Navajo people.

While the TSOSIE surname is predominantly found among the Navajo Nation, it has also been adopted by individuals of other Native American tribes and cultures. However, its origins can be traced back to the Navajo language and the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people.

Throughout history, the TSOSIE surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Navajo culture, arts, and traditions, as well as those who have advocated for the rights and well-being of Native American communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsosie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tsosie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tsosie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tsosie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tsosie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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